Settlers - BBC Radio Drama - listened 26.10.23 (2/5)

Slightly confusing "comedy" Sci-Fi radio play by award winning author Adam Usden. Two scientists, Sam and Ian, have been in cryogenic stasis for nine hundred years along with 1000 others. They are deep below a planet's surface waiting for it to be terra-formed and able to support life. However after a technical malfunction, they are awakened early, are unable to go back to their hibernated state and proceed to live out their years, developing a romantic relationship, and filling their time with "useful activities". However, we also get flashbacks to an 21st century earthbound Sam who appears to be writing a sci-fi novel with the same basic set of themes. Her life is equally complicated, and includes a man, Michael, she meets on a park bench who clearly is romantically interested in her. All a bit daft and overly complex to be honest. Cast included Laura Aikman, Tom Rosenthal, Hamish Rush and Leah Marks. Director/Producer Gary Brown. First broadcast March 2020.